Battle Creek Symphony Auditions

THE BATTLE CREEK SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING OPEN POSITIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SEASON:
principal and section percussion
Thursday, July 24, 2025, starting at 11 am
Application deadline: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Battle Creek Symphony will provide a xylophone and glockenspiel.
All auditions will be held at The Music Center on the campus of Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, Michigan.
For more information or questions, please reach out to Operations Manager
[email protected].
The Music Center is committed to diversity and engages in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, The Music Center encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Auditions take place throughout the year, based on need. Check our Auditions page for updates or contact the Operations and Personnel Manager for openings and more information. Per service rates are $100 for principal and $90 for assistant and section except for school concerts and outreaches.
Mileage is reimbursed at $.35 per mile per trip up to $120 for round trips less than 800 miles, and up to $225 for round trips greater than 800 miles. Up to one round trip per day is reimbursed. The maximum mileage reimbursed per concert cycle is $225. Musicians requesting homestays are reimbursed for one round trip (up to $225).
Lodging: Every effort will be made to provide home stays for Musicians when requested 21 days in advance the scheduled performance. Housing cannot be guaranteed outside this time frame, with the exception of last-minute substitutes. Lodging will be provided for Musicians traveling 60 miles or more to the performance.